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How to get fromVaranasi to Dhanbadby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Varanasi to Dhanbad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.

    best
    1. Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Dhanbad Jntrain train 12314 / ...
    6h 55m
    ₹363–2,868

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain train 12354 / ...
    8h 48m
    ₹260–2,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    7h
    ₹900–3,000

  4. Drive  404.1 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Dhanbadcar car 404.1 km
    5h 51m
    ₹4,534–6,550

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Dhanbadtaxi taxi 404.1 km
    5h 51m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  6. Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane VNS - CCU
    2. Take the train from Sealdah to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    7h 5m
    ₹6,335–16,073

  7. Bus via Ranchi

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ranchi to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    11h 42m

  8. Fly to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane plane VNS - RDP
    2. Take the train from Raniganj to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    8h 27m
    ₹11,344–26,607

  9. Fly to Deoghar, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Deoghar (DGH)plane plane VNS - DGH
    2. Take the train from Sankarpur to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    9h 39m
    ₹13,214–21,607

  10. Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane VNS - IXR
    2. Take the train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jntrain train
    10h 45m
    ₹10,024–25,337

Varanasi to Dhanbad by train

Calendar88Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Dhanbad, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Dhanbad Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Varanasi to Dhanbad 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹900–3,000 and the journey takes 7h. Nine other operators also service this route.

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